Description
Capture the magic of the holidays with these creamy, cool Peppermint Cheesecake Mousse Cups! This easy no-bake dessert features a chocolate cookie crust, silky peppermint cheesecake mousse, and a festive topping of crushed candy canes and whipped cream. Perfect for entertaining, holiday dinners, or when you want a show-stopping treat without turning on the oven. Ideal for quick dessert ideas, holiday food ideas, easy recipes, and festive Christmas desserts.
Ingredients
1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
1 cup whipped cream (for topping)
6 fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Crush the chocolate cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin.
2. Mix the crumbs with melted butter until combined and press into the base of each serving cup. Chill while preparing the mousse.
3. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and peppermint extract. Mix until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and airy.
6. Spoon or pipe the mousse over the crust in each cup and smooth the top. Chill for at least 2 hours.
7. Just before serving, top with whipped cream, crushed peppermint candies, and mint leaves if using. Serve chilled.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for the best creamy texture.
Don’t skip the chill time—it helps the mousse firm up perfectly.
Crushed candy canes should be added just before serving to maintain their crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg